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The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The book also touches upon decision-making in leadership positions across various walks of life.

'I would have kept him in the mix'

'I would have kept him in the mix'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai could be the last ICC tournament for Rohit Sharma, who is 37 years old and has struggled for runs in recent times. Manjrekar feels that it's "very unlikely" that Rohit will be around for the 2027 World Cup, and that this tournament could be his swansong.

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces Jasprit Bumrah to bowl 'left-handed or off one step' against the home team.

Gavaskar slams changes in India's batting order

Gavaskar slams changes in India's batting order

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma being pushed down to No. 3 against New Zealand was an indication that the Indian team management did not trust the star opener to effectively counter the inswing of Trent Boult, said former captain Sunil Gavaskar.

'A strict, strong response from Indian cricket authorities'

'A strict, strong response from Indian cricket authorities'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Australia great Ian Healy said BCCI's 10-point guidelines to the players was an admission of eroding discipline within the Indian team.

'Chainsawed at 9999': Smith on brutal SCG pitch

'Chainsawed at 9999': Smith on brutal SCG pitch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Steve Smith has said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth marked a big moment for two young Indian talents, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made their Test debuts.

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 series victories.

After Being Hit For 37 Runs In 3 Overs...

After Being Hit For 37 Runs In 3 Overs...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Harshit Rana returned to take 3 big wickets and become the first Indian bowler to take 3 wickets on debut across 3 formats.

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's wife and K L Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media.

Pakistan 'not planning everything around Bumrah'

Pakistan 'not planning everything around Bumrah'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Now, Javed brushed away concerns over Bumrah's ability to get the better of Pakistan if he features in India's playing XI on February 23.

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to 'opt out' of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia was bizarre as it sends wrong signals, said former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'He has given RCB that kind of profile, that brand recognition that very (few) cricketers have given to their franchise'.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Gavaskar decodes: How Ashwin dismissed Smith

Gavaskar decodes: How Ashwin dismissed Smith

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Ashwin picked Smith's wicket in the first session of the Boxing Day Test on Saturday for a duck.

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.'

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

India overtook Australia after their thumping 295-run win in the first Test in Perth.

Ritika, Rohit Sharma welcome baby boy

Ritika, Rohit Sharma welcome baby boy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The couple, already parents to daughter Samaira are yet to officially share the joyous news.

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli will play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi's tie against Railways scheduled from January 30.

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Amid his poor run, there was also speculation that he had developed serious differences with Gambhir and that there was dissension in the dressing room due to the poor performance of him and other senior batters, including Virat Kohli.

Let's not worry: Rohit dodges batting questions

Let's not worry: Rohit dodges batting questions

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'Whatever it takes for our team to look good or gives us the best chance to succeed, we'll try and do that'

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Settle your mind: Manjrekar warns Kohli

Settle your mind: Manjrekar warns Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli needs to relax and not overthink his form ahead of India's crucial Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'It was probably one of the best barbecues I've seen, to be honest with you. It came out of the blue'

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was left frustrated after missing out on another chance to bowl on the "spiciest wicket of the series". However, India's premier pacer emphasized that sometimes it becomes imperative for a player to respect his body.

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal looked clueless against the Australian attack in both the innings.

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Former Australia wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

India's confidence shattered? Aussies eye series win

India's confidence shattered? Aussies eye series win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting in Perth on Friday, following their whitewash at home, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run in their own backyard.

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Team India prepares for England! 3 warm-up games in UK

Team India prepares for England! 3 warm-up games in UK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to organize three four-day practice matches against England Lions in the UK before the upcoming Test series against England.